Mrs. Chen heard this and nodded. “Hearing you say that, I feel like I finally understand. In that case, let’s look into how we can increase our investment!”

Mr. Chen smiled. “It’s good that you’ve figured it out. Back in Germany, your approach was wrong. Now that you’re back, you can’t be putting on the airs of a mother-in-law.”

“Things are different here from when we were young. Young people today don’t need our help or support, so we shouldn’t be meddling in their lives.”

Mrs. Chen sighed. “You’re right. I can’t even say a single harsh word. When I was young and my mother-in-law spoke, I could only listen. How would I have dared to talk back?”

“But young people these days not only talk back, they even give me attitude. I learned my lesson last time, so how would I dare do it again? Xiao Jing might not hold a grudge, for Wenxuan’s sake. But her older sister is much bolder; she won’t give me an easy way out.”

Mr. Chen knew his wife wasn’t a bad person, just too proud.

She had been like this for years.

The old saying, “It’s easier to change rivers and mountains than to change a person’s nature,” was so true.

“Alright, none of that matters compared to the fact that Xiao Jing has given us a grandson.” Mr. Chen smiled. “Check the gifts for Xiao Jing and the baby. Make sure there aren’t any issues.”

“Oh, and Xiao Rui is helping take care of Xiao Jing, so we should give her a gift too. We need to observe the proper etiquette; we can’t neglect Xiao Rui.”

Hearing this, Mrs. Chen shook her head and smiled. “I wouldn’t dare neglect Xiao Rui. That one would actually turn on me!”

After recovering from their jet lag, Mrs. Chen called Han Xiaoqing to schedule a visit.

“Mom, Dad, you can come over. I’m at home!” Han Xiaoqing agreed, giving her reply after getting her sister’s approval.

Mrs. Chen said with a smile, “Alright then, his father and I will come over tomorrow. You get some good rest, don’t overwork yourself.”

“Okay, I will.” Han Xiaoqing was polite. When dealing with her mother-in-law, she just had to maintain this kind of attitude.

She had always felt her mother-in-law was a schemer. Sometimes, her mother-in-law’s actions and way of thinking were very strange.

The woman was a walking contradiction—both progressive and feudal.

Sometimes her thoughts and actions were very Westernized, but at other times, she was extremely conservative.

However, her sister’s description was the most accurate.

Whether her mother-in-law acted traditional and conservative or progressive and Westernized all depended on her objective.

Han Xiaoqing had thought about it carefully before and realized her sister was right.

When she learned Mrs. Chen was coming over tomorrow, Han Xiaorui made a point to stay home.

Ye Feng also adjusted his schedule to free up his morning so as not to be impolite.

The next day, Mrs. Chen and Mr. Chen came over together. They brought Han Xiaoqing a set of pure gold jewelry.

Han Xiaoqing wasn’t interested in gemstones, so Mrs. Chen catered to her preference and directly gave her gold jewelry.

“Do you like it?” Mrs. Chen asked.

The gift for the baby was also gold. In an emergency, if money was needed, gold could be liquidated at any time.

As for jewelry with diamonds or other gems, while nice, they were difficult to maintain and liquidate.

When Han Xiaoqing saw the gold, her eyes lit up and she nodded repeatedly. “I love it, I really do! Thank you, Mom. And I’ll thank you on behalf of the baby, too.”

Mrs. Chen was now standing by the stroller, looking at the child inside with a face full of smiles.

“I’m your mother-in-law and the baby’s grandmother. You having a baby is a joyous occasion, so it’s only right that I give you a gift. There’s no need to thank me.”

“This child looks so much like Wenxuan did when he was little, they’re practically identical! Looking at him is like seeing Wenxuan as a boy!”

After seeing this child, all of Mrs. Chen’s scheming and complicated thoughts completely vanished.

She even wanted to accelerate their investment in Shencheng. As long as the scale was large enough, she could stay and work in Shencheng long-term.

Even if she couldn’t see her grandson every day, seeing him two or three times a week would still be possible.

In this way, the void left from her eldest son, Chen Wenxuan, could be filled by her grandson.

This was, in a way, a form of spiritual redemption for Mrs. Chen.

Perhaps doing this would allow Mrs. Chen to finally let go of the psychological shadow from her past.

Han Xiaoqing smiled. “My sister said so too, that he looks like Wenxuan! But his nose is a little like mine!”

Mrs. Chen nodded. “Your sister is right. The child looks like you and like Wenxuan. You’re both very good-looking and tall.”

“In the future, with a combination of both of your best features, plus being tall, he’s bound to be a handsome man. And it’s true, the children of the Chen family are all good-looking.”

Han Xiaoqing offered a compliment, willing to say nice things in front of her mother-in-law.

No matter what awkwardness or conflicts there had been before, they were still family.

Now that Mrs. Chen had come from so far away to visit her and the baby, Han Xiaoqing was grateful.

“That’s because the roots are good. You and Dad are a perfect match of talent and beauty, which is why the whole family has such excellent genes.”

Hearing her daughter-in-law’s compliment, Mrs. Chen’s face lit up with a smile. “That’s why you have to find a partner who is smart and good-looking! You might laugh, but back when I was studying abroad, I fell for your father-in-law’s looks and talent.”

“So many people liked your father-in-law, and it took a great deal of effort for me to win him over. I originally thought he was a playboy and was prepared to tolerate him having other women. But unexpectedly, he was completely devoted to me. We’ve supported each other all these years, and it truly hasn’t been easy.”

Han Xiaoqing was actually also very curious and amazed by her in-laws’ experiences over the years.

The advantages and limitations of the social class her in-laws belonged to had also framed their actions.

In those war-torn years, to be able to preserve a family fortune, whether abroad or at home, was truly no small feat.

It would have been impossible without real ability.

“Mom, Wenxuan and I have talked about this before. You’ve both worked so hard all these years. It’s just that neither of us has any ambition to go into business, so we can’t lighten your burden.”

Mrs. Chen smiled and shook her head. “To be honest, your father and I were a little disappointed at first. But everyone has their own aspirations. Engaging in scientific research or studies in the humanities and social sciences can all advance society.”

“As for the business, since you two aren’t interested, we can hand it over to professional managers. Besides, your second brother is very interested in business and can inherit the Chen family’s legacy.”

Han Xiaoqing was shocked. Her mother-in-law was being so agreeable this time, looking for all the world like a grandmother who had her grandson and wanted for nothing else.

“That’s great! Second Brother is studying on exchange and working very hard. He’ll definitely become a worthy successor in the future.”

Mrs. Chen sighed with emotion. “You see other families where brothers fight over the inheritance, ready to tear each other apart. But our family is the opposite—not only do they not fight, they’re considerate of each other.”

Han Xiaorui brought over some tea. “That’s all because you and Mr. Chen taught them well.”

When Mrs. Chen saw Han Xiaorui, her eyes showed her gratitude. “The two brothers have a good relationship, and I have a good daughter-in-law.”

“She’s my daughter-in-law, yet you’re the one taking care of her. Xiao Rui, I’m truly grateful to you!”

Han Xiaorui was suspicious. ‘Isn’t Mrs. Chen’s attitude a little too enthusiastic this time?’

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